Items Tagged ‘St. John’s Wort’

The herbal supplement St. John’s wort is unlikely to ease symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to a new study. The study, published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology, is the first to scientifically evaluate St. John’s wort as a treatment for IBS. The herb is used to treat depression. Since antidepressants are […]

Alternative medicine has started the year with a one-two hit. First came the findings last week about Gingko biloba, the herbal supplement that millions of Americans have been taking to ward off memory problems as they age. Then, on Monday, a second randomized doubled-blinded clinical trial, this one conducted by researchers at the Mayo […]

Mayo Clinic research study published in the January issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology finds that St. John’s wort is not an effective treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). While antidepressants are frequently used to treat IBS, to date, no study has examined the success of using the herbal supplement St. John’s wort […]